The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Improvements to end-of-life care ‘urgently needed’ across UK, says Gordon Brown

The former prime minister was speaking after a Bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland was voted down by MSPs.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Final vote on assisted dying Bill is ‘significant moment’ for Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament spent several lengthy sessions last week amending the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

MSP urges colleagues to ‘rise to the challenge’ in final assisted dying vote

Liam McArthur said a change in the law is ‘long overdue and desperately needed’.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Sharp rise in young Britons saying ill health is reason they are jobless, study finds

Share of 16- to 24-year-old Neets who report a work-limiting condition up 70% in a decade, says thinktank

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15

UAE offers free Fazaa membership in ‘Year of the Family 2026’: Here’s who can apply

UAE residents with children are set to receive free Fazaa memberships in 2026, a move by the government to boost social cohesion and ease living costs. This initiative, part of the 'Year of the Family,' offers extensive discounts on retail, dining, travel and entertainment, recognising families' contributions and fostering community…

The Times of India · Mar 15

‘I’ve been living under a shadow for 13 years’: life with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. But screening is not universal, and charities are divided over whether it should be extended. What do those living with the disease think?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15

UK Mother’s Day 2026: Prince William shares unseen childhood photo with Princess Diana

Prince William paid tribute to his late mother Princess Diana on UK Mother’s Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, by sharing a rare childhood photograph on social media.

The Times of India · Mar 15

Casey’s review of adult social care offers hope

Letters: Readers respond to Polly Toynbee’s article praising Louise Casey’s speech on social care funding

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes will not have UK benefits cut

Campaigners welcome Keir Starmer’s backing of ‘Philomena’s law’ to protect payments for those who accept compensation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Assisted dying Bill contains ‘Trojan horse’ for upending NHS, says former chief

Lord Stevens told the House of Lords he does not believe assisted dying should be within the remit of the health service.

Evening Standard · Mar 13